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Overview
Product designers need to consider human factors, usability, aesthetics, manufacturing technologies, materials and environmental sustainability in their designs, and this comprehensive, practical degree will have you doing just that. During the Product Design degree from University of South Australia you will develop fundamental practical skills through design studio classes, model making and prototyping.
You will learn in our state-of-the-art workshops that are fitted out with digital fabrication equipment such as laser cutters, CNC routers and 3D printers, and virtual reality systems. There are opportunities for you to practice skills learned in real-world workplaces when you complete professional placements as part of your study. There is also the opportunity for you to complete some of your studies overseas.
Your career
Job prospects in this field are looking good, with very strong growth in employment expected nationally1. You can increase your employment prospects when you continue your studies with a Master of Design, specialising in Industrial Design. Careers to consider:- product designer: develop new designs in a broad range of industries including consumer electronics, domestic products, medical products, transportation and app design
- 3D computer modeller: develop designs into 3D models and technical drawings using specialised software in a broad range of industries
- furniture designer: develop design concepts, experiment with different materials, liaise with clients and build sample models for either mass produced furniture prototypes or one-off exclusive pieces
- technical illustrator and animation: design and create visual representations for use in marketing content, technical publications and manuals
Programme Structure
Courses include:
Design Foundation Studio
Physical Prototyping Techniques for Product Design
Drawing for Product Design
Product Design Studio 2 (Principles)
Computer Graphics and Imaging for Design
Low Volume Manufacturing for Product Design
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
More details
- There is no closing date for submitting your application
Language
English
IELTS 6
PTE Academic 50
TOEFL® IBT 60
Credits
108 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Industrial Design Design View 38 other Bachelors in Industrial Design in AustraliaAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
IELTS 6
PTE Academic 50
TOEFL® IBT 60
Other requirements
General requirements
- CRICOS CODE: 071953G
- Meet any prerequisite requirements with a minimum grade of C- or equivalent
- AND
- Qualify for the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE), and achieved a competitive Selection Rank (ATAR), or
- Complete secondary qualifications equivalent to SACE, or
- Complete the International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum score of 24 points
- Applicants who have not achieved the Selection Rank required for automatic selection may be selected for any remaining places based on the grades of their year 12 subjects.
- OR
- Higher education study
- Complete or partly complete a recognised higher education program at a recognised higher education institution, or
- Complete at least four Open Universities Australia (OUA) courses at undergraduate level or above
Tuition Fee
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International
30300 AUD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 30300 AUD per year during 36 months.
- Domestic Students: Commonwealth Supported
Living costs for Adelaide
1328 - 2474 AUD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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